zai-cli
Execute z.AI CLI providing vision, search, reader, and GitHub exploration via CLI and MCP. Use when user needs image/video analysis, OCR, UI-to-code conversion, error diagnosis, real-time web search, web page to markdown extraction, or GitHub code exploration. Trigger with phrases like "analyze this image", "search the web for", "read this page", "explore this repo", or "use zai". Requires Z_AI_API_KEY.
Best use case
zai-cli is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Execute z.AI CLI providing vision, search, reader, and GitHub exploration via CLI and MCP. Use when user needs image/video analysis, OCR, UI-to-code conversion, error diagnosis, real-time web search, web page to markdown extraction, or GitHub code exploration. Trigger with phrases like "analyze this image", "search the web for", "read this page", "explore this repo", or "use zai". Requires Z_AI_API_KEY.
Teams using zai-cli should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/zai-cli/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How zai-cli Compares
| Feature / Agent | zai-cli | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Execute z.AI CLI providing vision, search, reader, and GitHub exploration via CLI and MCP. Use when user needs image/video analysis, OCR, UI-to-code conversion, error diagnosis, real-time web search, web page to markdown extraction, or GitHub code exploration. Trigger with phrases like "analyze this image", "search the web for", "read this page", "explore this repo", or "use zai". Requires Z_AI_API_KEY.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
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SKILL.md Source
# Zai Cli
## Overview
ZAI CLI provides access to Z.AI capabilities including image/video analysis, real-time web search, web page extraction, and GitHub code exploration. It integrates with Claude Code via MCP protocol for seamless AI-powered content analysis.
## Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+ installed
- Z_AI_API_KEY environment variable set
- API key from https://z.ai/manage-apikey/apikey-list
- Network access to Z.AI API endpoints
## Instructions
1. Obtain an API key from Z.AI platform
2. Export your API key: `export Z_AI_API_KEY="your-key"`
3. Run `npx zai-cli doctor` to verify setup
4. Use `npx zai-cli --help` to see available commands
5. Try basic commands like vision, search, read, or repo
6. Use `--help` on any subcommand for detailed options
Access Z.AI capabilities via `npx zai-cli`. The CLI is self-documenting - use `--help` at any level.
## Output
Default: **data-only** (raw output for token efficiency).
Use `--output-format json` for `{ success, data, timestamp }` wrapping.
## Error Handling
See `${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/errors.md` for comprehensive error handling.
## Examples
See `${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/examples.md` for detailed examples.
## Resources
- [Z.AI Platform](https://z.ai/)
- [Z.AI API Key Management](https://z.ai/manage-apikey/apikey-list)
- [zai-cli npm Package](https://www.npmjs.com/package/zai-cli)
- [Z.AI Documentation](https://docs.z.ai/)
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